Condensation in front lights

[woodyTDI]

i have posted this up under the dealers section. It is a complaint letter i am sending to SEAT UK. I will let you know how it goes.

Here is the link if you want to read

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=114831

 

[MUFFIN]

My leon had the condensation in the lights too when i picked it up just drilled a couple of 2mm holes in the covers on the back like i did on the ibiza and they cleared by the following day

Have you any pics of this remedy Simon? I know 2mm is pretty small but would be interested see it and to know whether anyone else has done this DIY mod??

 

[woodyTDI]

Thing is guys, you shouldn't have to do it!

 

[simon34]

Have you any pics of this remedy Simon? I know 2mm is pretty small but would be interested see it and to know whether anyone else has done this DIY mod??

Havnt got any pics at the moment will try and get some tomorrow for you

I know we shouldnt need to do stuff like this woody but it worked on my ibiza and has done on this one too just seemed easier too me than messing about getting lights changed that will probably still do it

 

[MUFFIN]

Thing is guys, you shouldn't have to do it!

Thing is though, new lights aren't gonna solve the prob when you look at the long line of new Leons at Stockport with this problem.. Must be a design fault therefore a DIY fix might be the best bet! IMO

 

[Nathanio]

As i've said before it is common on many modern cars. I have seen Mercs with the problem so its not just a VAG issue!

 

[simon34]

Heres the pics of the holes i have done on mine and the results

Alternatively you cou try just removing the above covers until the condensation clears a couple of days in this weather then put them back on though i found on the ibiza as soon as i washed it they steamed up again

 

[woodyTDI]

i have sent the letter off today so i will wait and see what happens. If nothing i will give the DIY ago

 

[Nathanio]

Simon i like the fix and gonna do it on my g/fs Ka that suffers this issue.

Cheers

 

[simon34]

Simon i like the fix and gonna do it on my g/fs Ka that suffers this issue.

Cheers

Thanks mate it does work think the problem with this type of lights is they just can not seal the plastic lense on yet the rear covers do seal well so the damp gets in but cant get out.

 

[woodyTDI]

How do you add pics to posts?

 

[Nathanio]

Yep, modern light covers fit so well that the moisture is kept in when on older lights with rubber backings or cork seals they could breath

 

[Nathanio]

How do you add pics to posts?

Host some where like imageshack or photobucket and you'll get an adress such as http://mywebspace.co.uk/mypic.jpg. Then wrap it in

tags

 

[woodyTDI]

thanks

my lights

 

[Nathanio]

Looks exactly like the other halfs Ka!

 

[simon34]

thats what mine were like woody try taking the covers off for a couple of days and see if it clears then put them back on